ARIEL ATKINS NEWS

Sky's Angel Reese, Courtney Vandersloot and Ariel Atkins will not conduct exit interviews These three players are at the center of the offseason's biggest questions.

SEPTEMBER 22 • SUNTIMES.COM

Won't play vs. Liberty Atkins (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Liberty, Christian Conway of Winsidr reports.

Impact A back injury will cost Atkins her third straight game and Chicago's regular-season finale. With Atkins finished for the year, Sevgi Uzun and Kia Nurse are candidates for an amplified role in the Chicago backcourt against New York.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Atkins (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Aces, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Atkins will miss her second consecutive game due to a back issue. Sevgi Uzun and Kia Nurse are candidates for increased roles with Atkins sidelined. The 29-year-old guard's last opportunity to suit up in the 2025 campaign will come in Thursday's regular-season finale against New York.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson has 31 and 11 rebounds, Aces beat Sky 80-66 for 14th consecutive win

A’ja Wilson had 31 points and 11 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky 80-66 to extend the longest win streak in franchise history

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday's matchup Atkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact Atkins was questionable for Sunday's matchup due to a back injury, and she'll be sidelined for the first time in over a month. Sevgi Uzun will handle a starting role in her absence, while Kia Nurse will likely see increased run off the bench. Atkins' penultimate chance to return this season will be in a rematch against Las Vegas on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Atkins (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Aces, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The back issue is a new concern for Atkins, who hasn't missed a game since Aug. 3. If she joins Hailey Van Lith (ankle) on the sideline, Sevgi Uzun and Kia Nurse are candidates for a bump in minutes against Las Vegas. Over her last five appearances, Atkins has averaged 12.4 points, 4.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds across 29.8 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points Friday Atkins ended Friday's 97-77 loss to the Fever with 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes.

Impact Atkins bounced back after posting three straight games with single-digit scoring tallies. However, she has scored in double digits in only six of her 13 appearances since returning from an injury absence that sidelined her for seven games between mid-July and late August. The lack of consistency has significantly hurt Atkins' upside.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago visits Las Vegas after Wilson's 31-point showing

Las Vegas hosts the Chicago Sky after A'ja Wilson scored 31 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Lynx

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Mitchell scores 20, Howard 18 as Fever beat Sky 97-77 and move closer to securing playoff berth

Kelsey Mitchell scored 20 points, Natasha Howard added 18 and the Indiana Fever moved closer to securing a playoff berth with a 97-77 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday night in a...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Indiana plays Chicago following Mitchell's 29-point outing

Indiana plays the Chicago Sky after Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points in the Indiana Fever's 85-79 loss to the Phoenix Mercury

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Dishes out eight assists in defeat Atkins amassed seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT), eight assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block in 29 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to the Storm.

Impact Atkins scored single-digit points for the second consecutive game, though she tallied a game-high mark in assists. The 29-year-old guard also posted a team-high-tying two steals. Over her last five appearances, Atkins has averaged 15.4 points, 5.0 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 51.9 percent from the field across 30.2 minutes per game.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Atkins leads Chicago against Phoenix after 30-point game

Chicago visits the Phoenix Mercury after Ariel Atkins scored 30 points in the Sky's 79-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Aces secure WNBA playoff spot with a 79-74 victory over the Sky

Jackie Young had 22 points and seven assists, A’ja Wilson added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces secured a WNBA playoff spot with a 79-74 victory over the Chicag...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Paces Chicago in loss Atkins notched 30 points (10-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one block across 34 minutes in Monday's 79-74 loss to the Aces.

Impact Atkins led the Sky with a game- and season-high 30 points, albeit in a losing effort. The 29-year-old has scored at least 12 points in four consecutive outings following a four-game stretch in which she averaged just 7.0 points while shooting 41.4 percent from the field across 21.0 minutes per game. The eighth-year guard also led Chicago in assists Monday, matching the game-high mark.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

"AR out there playing like a kindergartener with no touch" - WNBA fans clown Angel Reese for bricking under basket against A'ja Wilson at rim Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky hosted A’ja Wilson and the red-hot Las Vegas Aces on Monday. Chicago fell quickly behind due to inefficient...

AUGUST 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cleared to play Monday Atkins (leg) is available for Monday's game against the Aces.

Impact Atkins will shake off her probable tag due to a lingering leg issue and suit up in her ninth consecutive outing. Over her last five appearances, the 29-year-old guard has averaged 12.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 three-pointers and 1.2 steals while shooting 41.2 percent from downtown in 25.4 minutes per game.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Atkins is probable for Monday's game against the Aces due to a leg injury, Christian Conway of Winsidr reports.

Impact Atkins has been a regular on the Sky's injury report with a nagging leg injury. Despite the injury, she has been able to suit up in eight consecutive games and is likely to continue that streak Monday.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced output in defeat Atkins closed with 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 94-84 loss to the Sun.

Impact The six boards matched a season high, and Atkins was the only member of the first unit to swipe a steal. The veteran guard is becoming further removed from an extended absence with a leg injury, having averaged 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 24.8 minutes per game over her last eight outings.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Atkins (leg) is available for Saturday's game against the Sun, WNBA reporter Stephen PridGeon-Garner reports.

Impact Atkins carried a probable tag with a leg issue but will suit up Saturday as expected. Over her last seven appearances, all starts, the guard has averaged 11.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 24.1 minutes per game.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another probable tag Atkins (leg) is probable for Saturday's game against the Sun, Christian Conway of Winsidr reports.

Impact Atkins has become a regular part of Chicago's injury report due to a leg injury, but the issue is not likely to stop her from playing Saturday. The veteran guard should be able to handle a full workload against Connecticut. Over her last 12 appearances, Atkins has averaged 11.6 points, 3.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.2 minutes per game.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 19 points Thursday Atkins amassed 19 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 91-85 win over New York.

Impact Even though Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso carried Chicago in this win, it's worth noting that Atkins also made her presence felt by delivering a strong scoring line. This was her second straight game with at least 19 points, and that has allowed her to erase a complicated stretch she went through earlier this month. Over a four-game stretch between Aug. 7 and Aug. 15 right before these two back-to-back 19-point outings, Atkins averaging 7.0 points per game while shooting 41.4 percent from the floor and 28.6 percent from three-point range.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cardoso has 22 and 16 rebounds, Reese adds 21 and 10; Sky beats Liberty to snap 5-game skid

Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, Angel Reese scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 91-85 to end a five...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Good to go Thursday Atkins (leg) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Unsurprisingly, the Sky have cleared Atkins from the injury report after listing her as probable with a leg injury. The veteran guard logged 34 minutes in Tuesday's 94-88 loss to the Storm, which was her highest amount of playing time since returning from a seven-game absence. Over her last 11 appearances, Atkins has averaged 10.9 points, 3.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 26.1 minutes per game.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Thursday Atkins (leg) is probable for Thursday's game against the Liberty, Andy Diederich of Winsidr reports.

Impact Atkins has become a mainstay in Chicago's injury report due to a leg injury, though she's appeared in six straight contests and is expected to play Thursday. The veteran guard had her minutes restriction removed in Tuesday's 94-88 loss to the Storm, logging 34 minutes of court time, so fantasy managers can expect a similar allotment of playing time for Atkins against New York as she becomes further removed from the issue.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE